Decree No. 121/SL in 1949 amends Decree No. 35-SL in 1946 concerning ranks, insignia, and uniforms for the National Army of Vietnam. The document redefines the authority to determine ranks for different positions within the military.
Scope of application
Military personnel belonging to the National Army of Vietnam
Key points
- A Regiment Commander has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the rank of Private (Article 4)
- A Division Commander has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the rank of Non-commissioned Officer (Article 4)
- The Director of the Military Administration Bureau has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the rank of Private and Non-commissioned Officer assisting in the General Staff Department, offices such as Office Affairs, Administrative Services or Military Affairs of the Ministry of National Defense, Bureaus or Departments (Article 4)
- The Minister of National Defense has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers from Second Lieutenant to Colonel (Article 4)
- The Chairman of the Government has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the rank of Senior Captain and above (Article 4)
🌐 Social impact of this document
- Enhance the systematic nature in the classification and management of military ranks
- Help improve the efficiency of command and organization of armed forces
❓ Frequently asked questions
Who does a Regiment Commander have the authority to determine ranks for?
A Regiment Commander has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the rank of Private.
What is the responsibility of a Division Commander regarding determining ranks?
A Division Commander has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the rank of Non-commissioned Officer.
Who does the Director of the Military Administration Bureau have jurisdiction over in determining ranks?
The Director of the Military Administration Bureau has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the rank of Private and Non-commissioned Officer assisting in the General Staff Department, offices such as Office Affairs, Administrative Services or Military Affairs of the Ministry of National Defense, Bureaus or Departments.
Who does the Minister of National Defense have jurisdiction over in determining ranks?
The Minister of National Defense has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers from Second Lieutenant to Colonel.
What is the responsibility of the Chairman of the Government regarding determining ranks?
The Chairman of the Government has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the rank of Senior Captain and above.
Full text
DECREE
NO.: 121/SL DATE: OCTOBER 20, 1949
OF THE CHAIRMAN OF THE GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
CHAIRMAN
GOVERNMENT OF THE DEMOCRATIC REPUBLIC OF VIETNAM
Pursuant to Decree No. 33-SL dated March 22, 1946 and Decree No. 71 dated May 22, 1946 organizing the National Army of Vietnam and establishing regulations;
Pursuant to Decree No. 50-SL dated June 18, 1949 organizing the Ministry of Defense;
At the proposal of the Minister of Defense;
In accordance with the resolution of the Council of Ministers after consultation with the Standing Committee of the National Assembly;
ISSUES THE DECREE:
Article 1- Clause 4 of Decree No. 33-SL dated March 22, 1946 establishing ranks, insignia, and grades for the National Army of Vietnam is hereby amended as follows:
"New Clause 4 - The authority to determine ranks shall be established as follows:"
- A Regiment Commander has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the Private level;
- A Division Commander has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the Sergeant level;
- The Director of the Personnel Department has the authority to determine ranks for soldiers at the Private and Sergeant levels working in the General Staff Office, various departments within the Ministry of Defense, or other bureaus;
- The Minister of Defense has the authority to determine ranks from Second Lieutenant to Colonel;
- The Chairman of the Government has the authority to determine ranks for Generals and Colonels."
Article 2- The Minister of Defense shall implement this Decree./.
Ho Chi Minh
(Signed)
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